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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,168.27, 52,672.25 and 22,255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,168.27, 52,672.25 and 22,255.79 is: 30,713.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,168.27 : 52,672.25 = 22,255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,168.27/52,672.25 = 22,255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,168.27x = 52,672.25 × 22,255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,168.27x = 1,172,262,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,262,534.83/38,168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,713.01

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